“Well…” Taking back her ‘gift’, Minka presses it to her chest and takes a step away. “I’m going in here to get married today. On Valentine’s Day. On your birthday.”
“You’re—” My heart kicks in my chest and takes my breath away. “What?”
“I’m getting married tosomeonetoday, Archer. My first invitation goes to you. Ya know, if you can find the time in your busy schedule to join me.” Then she turns and loops her arm around Tim’s. “But if you’re not interested…”
“No, wait.”
Fuck.
Fuck Felix, and fuck the Malones. Fuck anyone who wants to step between us. And should they try, I’ll burn the damn world down with them in it.
Dashing forward and up the courthouse’s steps, I jar my shoulder and breathe through the pain. But I smile. And I run. And when we’re close enough, I take Minka’s hand in mine and link us tight. “I’m sorry I’m crabby. I’m interested.”